""Every time you see that power bill, you're just sick. I already know before I open it. I just dread seeing how much.""
""They are angry and perplexed over soaring utility costs that are surpassing rents and mortgages in one of the most energy-rich, yet poorest, corners of America.""
""Electricity increased 4.8% in February nationwide and piped natural gas prices rose 10.9%, both compared with a year earlier, according to the Labor Department's Consumer Price Index.""
Rebecca Michalski faces staggering electric bills, exceeding her fixed income. Despite energy-saving efforts, she struggles with payments and has taken out loans. Many West Virginians share her frustration over rising utility costs, which surpass rents and mortgages. President Trump's promise to reduce electricity bills has not materialized, as nationwide electricity and natural gas prices have increased significantly. Families are now forced to make difficult choices between essential needs like food and heating during harsh winters.
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